named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Legal Support Program
Provides pro bono legal representation and guidance to survivors of domestic violence in custody and family court cases, staffed by volunteer attorneys and law students
Mental Health Services Program
Offers free individual and group therapy, trauma-informed care, and support groups for abuse survivors and their children, delivered by licensed mental health professionals and holistic practitioners via telehealth and in-person sessions
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 2 activities
- Free short-term mental health coachingOffers free 60-minute mental health coaching sessions to individuals in need, providing accessible psychological support through volunteer practitioners and mental health professionals.
- Therapeutic programming for children exposed to domestic violenceProvides age-appropriate mental health services for children affected by domestic violence, including play therapy, expressive arts, structured group activities, and individual or group talk therapy delivered in person or via telehealth.
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Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
- AI-powered information assistantProvides an AI assistant that delivers information based on organizational guides and source materials, supporting clients and the public with accessible, on-demand resources.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Career readiness and employment support for domestic violence survivorsOffers a 4-month career readiness training program focused on computer literacy, professional development, resume writing, and job interview preparation. Includes pathways to internships, occupational training, and job placement, with partnerships to connect survivors to living-wage employment opportunities.
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Family and Juvenile Legal Defense 1 activity
- Family court reform advocacyAdvocates for systemic changes in family court to increase transparency, uphold constitutional rights, and protect the best interests of children and families. This includes supporting proposed legislation to address systemic biases in family court processes.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Free trauma-informed legal and mental health services for abused parents and childrenProvides free legal representation, mental health counseling, and advocacy services to abused parents and children involved in high-conflict family court litigation, including cases involving intimate partner violence, child abuse, and parental alienation. Services include trauma-informed therapies such as TF-CBT, PCIT, and CPT, as well as legal assistance for orders of protection and custody disputes.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Training and capacity building for legal professionals and studentsConducts ongoing training programs, internships, and public orientations in family law for pro-bono attorneys, law students, and other legal professionals. Programs include mentorship, court navigation, and case representation in high-conflict custody cases, with initiatives such as the Legal Summer Internship program and public family law orientations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$85K
Contributions & grants$31K36%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$128K
Cash$105K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$112K
Liquid reserves39.6 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +24.3%
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Law School Partner — Law school whose students participated in the Legal Summer Internship program.
- Cardozo Partner — Law school whose students participated in the Legal Summer Internship program.
- David Lynch Foundation Partner — Collaborated to introduce Transcendental Meditation into mental health programming and advocacy efforts.
- Dutemalife Institute Partner — Organization affiliated with Sharda Geer, who offers spiritual life coaching and energy healing services to Mommy's Heart clients.
- Family law expert attorneys Partner — Provides specialized training to pro-bono attorneys and law student interns in family law and high-conflict custody cases involving domestic abuse.
- George Washington University Law School Partner — Cited for research on custody loss rates among mothers reporting abuse
- George Washington University Law School Partner — References a 2019 study led by Professor Joan S. Meier at George Washington University Law School on U.S. child custody cases involving abuse allegations.
- Justin Alexander Partner — Board member who hosted the Legal Summer Internship program launch event at 1 Pennsylvania Plaza.
- Kris McDaniel-Miccio Partner — Family law expert who conducted a three-hour orientation for the Legal Summer Internship program.
- NYU Partner — Law school whose students participated in the Legal Summer Internship program.
- New Life Directions Partner — Organization founded by Edwige Gilbert that provides transformation coaching and personal development services in partnership with Mommy's Heart.
- New York Bar Association Network — Staff member serves on the executive committee of the Family Law Section, indicating formal affiliation and professional integration.
- Sanctuary for Families Partner — Collaborates with Sanctuary for Families to deliver the Career Readiness Training Program.
- Tell a Therapist, LLC Partner — Partner organization through which Vanessa M. Reiser provides mental health services to Mommy's Heart clients.
- Weill Cornell Medicine Partner — Collaborates with Weill Cornell Medicine through staff involvement in clinical programs and research.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity-Building for Pro Bono Legal Advocacymethodology: legal_mentorship_capacity_buildingBy providing mentorship, supervision, and specialized training to pro bono attorneys, we expand access to competent legal representation for abuse survivors in family court, because building attorney capacity around retaliatory litigation tactics improves case outcomes and counters abuser manipulation of the system.
- Gap-Filling Advocacy for Protective Parentsmethodology: gap_filling_service_modelBy targeting support toward protective parents excluded from traditional services due to income or systemic gaps, we prevent unjust child removal and uphold parental rights, because existing systems often fail fit parents facing coercive control, particularly when economic or racial disparities are present.
- Lived-Experience-Informed Service Designmethodology: lived_experience_informed_careBy using the lived experience of navigating family court to shape support services, we increase their relevance and effectiveness in preventing child loss to abusers, because experiential knowledge improves early identification of coercive legal tactics and builds trust with clients in crisis.
- Trauma-Informed Legal Advocacymethodology: trauma_informed_legal_advocacyBy integrating trauma expertise into legal and mental health services, we improve safety and due process outcomes for abused parents and children in family court, because addressing psychological trauma enhances clients' capacity to navigate high-conflict systems and reduces re-victimization through coercive control.